The Pointing Out And The Realisation

Become aware that, although there are comings and goings in the mind, there is that which never changes. This is the pure observation of consciousness. Our original being is without thought; it is clarity – pure consciousness – the essence of mind. This is what we are, but we’re embroiled in a muddled mind full of memories, information, stuffing. 🙂

Embroiled: deeply involved in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation; from French embrouille ‘to muddle’.

If we see a red car go by, we don’t have to think, “There’s a red car!” We already know it. This is the same as encountering an opinionated person, for example; we know instantly, without thought.

Even before this silent identification, there is just pure consciousness, just awareness. That is what we are.

When we realise what we are, we notice distractions
– the stuffing and the stuffers at work –
and so we don’t get carried away.

Distraction: a thing that prevents someone from concentrating. A diversion or recreation, almost to a state of madness.

There is nothing religious or cultural about this.
Observation is not judgement.